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Elijah McCoy (1843?-1929) made important contributions to the design of railroad locomotives after the Civil War. He kept pace with the progress of locomotive design, devising new lubricating systems that served the steam engines of the early twentieth century.
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Elijah McCoy may be unknown to most people however his inventions have created a level of distinction which bears his name. ... Elijah McCoy - Biography...
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Elijah McCoy was born in Colchester, Ontario, Canada on May 2, 1844. His parents were George and Emillia McCoy, former slaves from Kentucky who escaped through the Underground Railroad. George joined the Canadian Army, fighting in the Rebel War and then raised his family as free Canadian citizens on a 160 acre homestead.
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Elijah McCoy was born in Colchester, Ontario, Canada on May 2, 1844, the son of former slaves who had fled from Kentucky before the U.S. Civil War. Educated in Scotland as a mechanical engineer, Elijah McCoy returned to the United States and settled in Detroit, Michigan.
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www.ncalifblackengineers.org/Elijah%20McCoy.htm
www.ncalifblackengineers.org/Elijah%20McCoy.htm
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Fascinating facts about Elijah McCoy inventor of a lubrication system in 1872. ... Elijah McCoy was the inventor of a device that allowed machines to be lubricated while they were still in operation. Machinery buyers insisted on McCoy lubrication systems when buying new machines and would take nothing less than what...
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www.ideafinder.com/history/inventors/mccoy.htm
www.ideafinder.com/history/inventors/mccoy.htm
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Elijah McCoy: American Inventor. Elijah McCoy (1843 or 1844-1929) was a mechanical engineer and inventor. McCoy's high-quality industrial inventions, especially his steam engine lubricator, were the basis for the expression 'the real McCoy,' meaning the real, authentic, or high-quality thing. ... McCoy was born in Colchester,
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www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors/page/m/mccoy.shtml
www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors/page/m/mccoy.shtml
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Elijah McCoy (1844-1929) ... Frequently, if people want to make sure to get "the real thing" -- a quality product or service -- they ask for "the real McCoy." It's not certain where this phrase comes from, but many believe it started with Elijah McCoy, one of the most prolific inventors in American history.
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web.mit.edu/invent/iow/mccoy.html
web.mit.edu/invent/iow/mccoy.html
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Elijah McCoy (1843? - 1929) ... Depending on your source, Elijah McCoy was born on either May 2, 1843 or 1844 in Colchester, Ontario. He was the third of twelve children. His parents were runaway slaves from Kentucky who had escaped via the Underground Railroad.
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www.blackhistorysociety.ca/EMcCoy.htm
www.blackhistorysociety.ca/EMcCoy.htm
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